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Carla Browning, onboarding and engagement manager

Friday Focus: Enhancing the employee experience

I've met dozens of employees over the last 18 months as 黑料黑历史's first onboarding and engagement manager. I've enjoyed sharing my experience of working at the university for the last 23 years. More than 200 people have participated in the half-day New Employee Welcome (NEW) orientation either in person or the shorter online orientation. Employees have also joined other activities offered for new and existing employees to foster a sense of belonging. Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.


Alaska Civil Rights Day Celebration

The Honors College will be hosting a screening of听For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska on Jan. 21 from 1-2 p.m. in the Multi-Level Lounge. This event is open to all 黑料黑历史 students, staff and faculty. Lunch will be provided.


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Learn fun, fascinating facts on Alaska slugs

For the past three years, Joey Slowik has focused on preventing slug damage to crops. Along the way, Slowik, an integrated pest management technician with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, has uncovered a lot of odd and interesting information about the often-reviled gastropods. Learn more and register for the webinar.


Webinar: Alaska's Changing Environment

Join a webinar for an overview of the Alaska鈥檚 Changing Environment 2.0 publication, featuring speakers on climate, salmon, and Arctic Indigenous observations. The publication shares observations of physical and biological change in and around Alaska. Read more and register for the webinar.


Do you drive on 黑料黑历史 business?

If you drive on 黑料黑历史 business, this is your annual reminder to review your driver authorization status. You can determine if you need to be an authorized driver by visiting the 黑料黑历史 Risk Management website. Learn more about the annual renewal.


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Forum brings together Interior farmers, producers and market gardeners

A free two-day event will offer a mix of formal presentations and time for Interior Alaska farmers and growers to share ideas and knowledge. The inaugural Interior Alaska Farm Forum will be held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Pike's Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks. It is designed to connect local farmers with other farmers and with the resources they need to succeed. It's also an opportunity for people thinking about becoming farmers to learn more. Read more and register to attend.


Practicing partnership: Co-production and boundary spanning in rural Alaska

The 黑料黑历史 Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy and Elizabeth Figus are hosting a dialogue on Feb. 27 from 1-5 p.m. called, 鈥淧racticing partnership: Co-production and boundary spanning in rural Alaska.鈥 This dialogue will bring together graduate students, staff, and faculty to discuss the nuts and bolts of implementing co-production and boundary spanning frameworks in research. Learn more and register.


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URSA announces 2025 Spring Student Project Award recipients

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates individuals who received an URSA 2025 Spring Student Project Award. Read more on the recipients and their projects.


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Tuition-free expeditions offered for high schoolers

Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska has opened applications for its 2025 tuition-free science and art backcountry excursions. The programs offer hands-on outdoor experiences that combine adventure with scientific and artistic exploration. Learn more about the program.


Here Comes the Sun concert

Join 黑料黑历史 Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 6:30-9 p.m. for the annual free, family-friendly Here Comes the Sun concert in the Regents' Great Hall in the Fine Arts Complex. Enjoy music by WT Effington and the South Cushman Social Club.


Judges needed for virtual competitions Feb. 3-4

Educators Risings is an organization under the Department of Education, K-12 Outreach, at 黑料黑历史 helping middle and high school students in their quest to become teachers. Every February, virtual competitions are held for students across the state, and a few more judges are needed to make this event happen. Learn more during an info session on Jan. 22.


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Registration open for adult non-credit courses

Registration is open for three non-credit classes this semester through 黑料黑历史 Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning: knitting, pickleball and rock climbing. Learn more and register.


Call for proposals: Northwest Archivists annual conference

Northwest Archivists is asking for session proposals for its 2025 annual meeting. The conference will be held virtually May 13-16. This year's theme is: Redefining Resilience: Advocacy, Values, and Creative Solutions. Learn more about the conference and proposals.


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